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American Medical Association Political Action Committee: How does the AMA affect health care policy? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA’s bipartisan political action committee.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Building consensus to fix prior auth at the state level

A physician leader in Illinois describes successful efforts in the Land of Lincoln to address numerous flaws in prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Nov. 1, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Crucial legislation would improve maternal health outcomes and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 1, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Healthy physicians are the backbone of a healthy system and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Time to crack down on ERISA plans’ use of prior authorization

The AMA has advanced prior auth fixes at the state and federal levels, but employer-sponsored ERISA plans have escaped scrutiny. That must change.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Bipartisan bill would stabilize Medicare physician pay for 2025

Following AMA advocacy, House members introduce measure to give physicians a positive Medicare payment update of 4.7% for next year. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Fixing IV fluid shortage only a start in addressing drug supply

Helene-related IV fluid shortages are widespread. The AMA pulls together resources and outlines steps to resolve an urgent public health crisis.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

Changes support well-being for over 1 million doctors and nurses

For years, physicians and other health professionals have shied away from care, fearing career ramifications in licensure, credentialing and more. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy